And now, the long range trouser forecast for the UK...

A scattering of corduroys overnight will give way to heavy pants tomorrow. Coastal areas may experience bloomers with occasional dungarees towards the evening. These should clear by the end of the week and Friday will bring chinos and breeches for most parts, although occasional jeans cannot be ruled out. This will likely last until Sunday when a band of knickers sweeping in from the North Atlantic promises torrential slacks throughout most of next week.